I put a new steering wheel on

[BigKriss]

It's a MOMO woodgrain steering wheel that I bought off ebay a few months ago. I managed to secure a Spacro Hub Adaptor for the steering wheel today thanks to Frankie Teo (emw525E34). The steering wheel is smaller than the M-tech 1. I can't see the top of the tacho and speedo unless my seat is down low now - not that I look at them anyway . Steering wise, since you make less movement, it seems more responsive. I like the size of the smaller wheel, I always thought the mtech 1 was slightly too big. It has a AC schnitzer horn button.

I was asked, won't your hands get slippery when your racing?, i said i'll wear some gloves.






I cannot get the horn to work yet. My stock steering wheel horn works. hmm i've yet to try a mulitmeter to check if there current going to the wires. I also need some more washers to before the 22mm nut. It's not sitting perfectly yet.

[Kalevera]

Kristian....that's beautiful, man.

Makes me want to do a steering wheel upgrade.

best, whit

[niall]

that is a nice wheel kriss

[emw525E34]

Hi Kris,

Wood grain on wood grain. What a match!. Talk about 7-series class in the old 5er.

Yeah, the smaller diameter makes a lot of difference in the steering feel and precision. Actually, the inability to see the top of the tach and speedo was initially a bit of a hassle but after a couple of weeks, it is ok becuase:

1) If you can see the needle on the left side, you are too slow!
2) If you can see the needle on the right side, you are too fast!.

Due to strict Aussie highway code laws, this will give you a better glance at your speed. And if you approach a 70 Kph zone, you will know to look more precisely at your speedo. Its a good habit to adopt. I used to live in NZ and I got plenty of speeding tickets there while in 50k and 70K zones. Think about the amount of money wasted becuase I did not bother to check the exact speed I was driving!.

Actually, I would use the "trick codes" of the OBC to show digital speed readout to be doubly sure of the correct speed. Those cops radar guns on friday nights are merciless!......

[mattyb]

very noice mate. i think me gets one too. is ur interior blue or black?is hard to tell from pics. uve done a lot lately havent u

[BigKriss]

its black interior. buffalo leather

[Nick.Hay]

Tidy my friend... Very Tidy

[emw525E34]

Hi Kris,

Here are the pics of my E34 Touring.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/824698/1

I shall populate the pics of my Sedan that had Zender bodykit. That was the "old" track car that is now retired and used once a week. It is still the ideal handler for fast driving.
The Mparallel 17s was nicked from the Sedan as I used the Touring more often and now got used to the feel with those grippy Bridgestones....

[BigKriss]

thanks frankie. I think I like the look of the wider grill more, it makes the car look more aggressive. I notice you have some aftermarket fog lights there. cool.

[mattyb]

hey kris. do u still have the mtech steering wheel? is it 4 sale? is how much?